Letters Joanna Cherry and Nicola Sturgeon have differences of opinion, but surely this need not derail the push for independence? THERE are three elements to Scotland becoming an independent country. Firstly, there has to be a resounding victory for the SNP at the upcoming Holyrood elections. Then there has to be extreme pressure to hold another independence referendum and thirdly, and obviously, there has to be a Yes majority in the referendum. However, the second and third elements won’t happen unless number one is achieved, something which is becoming increasingly doubtful as each day reveals yet more in-fighting in the SNP.